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St George Hospital (updated 23rd February 2011)

TRAINING SITE NAME:  St George Hospital
Head of Unit: A/Professor Allan Sturgess Contact Details: Phone: 02 9113 2670 Fax: 02 9588 1156	Number of Training Positions: 1 Research Interests of Unit: RA Evaluation; Thrombotic mechanisms in SLE; Use and validity of surrogate measurements in rheumatology; Drug Toxicity Assessment
STAFF: Consultants: A/Professor Allan Sturgess Professor Marissa Lassere Dr Bill Giannakopolos Dr Louis McGuigan Dr Ian Portek Resident Staff: one RMO, one AT	Facilities: Office Space for all members of department Secretarial Assistance Procedure Area
Patient Services per week: Average Inpatients: 7-8 Average Consultations: 4-5 Average Outpatients: 12 new patients (including 1-2 urgent patients), 80 follow-up patients	Types of Patients Seen (Approx. %): Inflammatory/Connective Tissue Disease: 40-50% Degenerative/Soft Tissue: 40% Chronic Pain: 5% Sports Injuries: 5% Other: 10%
Procedures performed in unit: Joint Injection/Aspiration: several weekly Epidural Injections: rarely Muscle Biopsy: occasional surgical procedure Nerve Conduction Studies: neurology EMG's: neurology Arthroscopy: orthopaedics Synovial Biopsy: occasionally	Education Activities: Clinical Conference: weekly X-Ray Conference: weekly Histopathology Conference: monthly Journal Meeting: weekly Research Meeting: weekly Combined Conferences: Weekly combined Rheumatology/Orthopaedic Clinic, Monthly Combined
Additional Clinics Attended: Monthly full day clinic at Griffith Base Hospital	Last five trainees: 2006 Dr Herman Lau 2007 Dr Peter Cheung 2008 Dr Ling San Wong 2009 Dr Jane Oliver 2010 Dr Barry Kane

Prince of Wales Hospital (updated 23rd Feb. 2011)

TRAINING SITE NAME: Prince of Wales Hospital
Head of Unit: Dr Jim Bertouch Contact Details: Phone: 02 9398 1343 Fax: 02 9398 2092 Email: jimbertouch@gmail.com Mobile : 0408 976 965	Number of Training Positions: 1 Research Interests of Unit: Ultrasound studies in Inflammatory Joint Disease particularly RA and Spondyloarthropathies, Inflammatory mediators in Rheumatic Disease, Clinical Trials, Scleroderma.
STAFF: Consultants: Dr J. Bertouch Dr F. Joshua Dr A. Katrib Resident Staff: Shared intern Clinical Trials co-ordinator: Jane Hyde	Facilities: All are adequate but there is limited secretarial assistance Equipment: Polarising light microscope. Dedicated Office Space with computer and link to Biomedical library Procedure Area
Patient Services per week: In-patient ward round with 3 consultants. Registrar is first on-call for consultations during daily work hours. Average Inpatients: 6 Average Consultations: 8-10 3 outpatient clinics per week with consultants including a dedicated biologistics clinic. Average Outpatients: 40	Types of Patients Seen (Approx. %): Inflammatory/Connective Tissue Disease:70% Degenerative/Soft Tissue: 25% Chronic Pain: < 5% Sports Injuries: < 5% Other: Paediatric Clinic every 2 weeks
Procedures performed in unit: Joint Injection/Aspiration: 6-10 per week Ultrasound of joints and tendons. Synovial Biopsy: occasionally	Education Activities: Clinical Conference: Combined meeting with St George Hospital Rheumatology Unit and other rheumatologists in private practice (the Friday Group): weekly. Registrar responsible for case presentations and subject/topic review: fortnightly X-Ray Conference: fortnightly Journal Club: fortnightly Grand Rounds: weekly Muscle Meeting every 3 months Histopathology Conference: irregularly. Other: Compulsory attendance at NSW ARA Rheumatology Training programme (monthly) Case and/or research presentation at NSW ARA Hospital meeting (annually) and State Scientific Meeting (annually) Participation in formal Lecture programme to 4th year Medical students (8 week cycle). Clinical teaching 4th and 6th year Medical Students attached to Rheumatology Unit. Participation in FRACP Part 1 training programme Arthritis Education Programme (in conjunction with paramedical staff) - every 4 months.
Additional Clinics Attended: Paediatric Rheumatology Clinic (at neighbouring Sydney Children's Hospital) every 2 weeks.	Last five trainees: Dr Suren Jayaweera Dr Michael Tjew Dr Vivek Thakkar Dr Maxine Szramka Dr Jane Clayton
Comments: The unit offers experience in a wide range of inflammatory rheumatology and has close clinical, laboratory and research associations with infectious diseases, and immunology. All consultants are involved with inpatients and clinics as well as teaching and research. Dr F. Joshua is an acknowledged international expert in the field of musculoskeletal ultrasound and has an ongoing research program. Dr J. Bertouch supervises an active Clinical Trials programme. Dr A. Katrib supervises the biologistics clinic and a clinical research program.

The Royal Newcastle Centre (updated 23rd Feb. 2011)

TRAINING SITE NAME:  Royal Newcastle Hospital
Head of Unit: Dr Gabor Major Contact Details: Phone: 02 4922 3502 Fax: 02 4922 3562	Number of Training Positions: 1 Research Interests of Unit: Clinical
STAFF: Consultants: Dr G Major Dr J Glass Dr D Mathers Dr S Oakley Dr S Ratnarajah Dr J Van der Kallen Resident Staff: 1 Advanced trainee 1 Jnr RMO	Facilities: Office Space Secretarial Assistance Procedure Area Library
Patient Services per week: Average Inpatients: 12 Average Consultations: 6-8 Average Outpatients: 150	Types of Patients Seen (Approx. %): Inflammatory/Connective Tissue Disease:66% Degenerative/Soft Tissue: 25% Metabolic Bone Disease: 5% Other: 4%
Procedures performed in unit: Joint Injection/Aspiration: several per day Muscle Biopsy: average 1 per week Synovial Biopsy (needle): infrequent	Education Activities: Clinical Topic review : weekly X ray conference: weekly Grand Rounds : weekly Research Seminar : monthly Journal Club: monthly
Additional Clinics Attended: Fracture prevention clinic - twice weekly Multidisciplinary pulmonary hypertension clinic - monthly Paediatric rheumatology clinic - monthly	Last five trainees: Dr Mark Collins Marc Toh Dr Jane Clayton Dr Lie Teng Lim Dr Suren Jayaweera Current Trainee: Dr Jeff Tsai (2011)
Comments: Opportunity offered for trainee to enrol in diploma or degree course in clinical epidemiology/biostatistics while doing rheumatology registrarship.

The Canberra Hospital (Updated 26 February 2010)

TRAINING SITE NAME:  The Canberra Hospital
Head of Unit: Dr Chandi Perera Contact Details: Phone: 02 6244 2222 Alt.Phone: 02 6244 3061 Fax: 02 6230 6307 Email: chandima.perera@act.gov.au	Number of Training Positions: 1 Research Interests of Unit: Immuno-Rheumatology SLE - Regulatory/Genetic Aspects Quality Assurance projects
STAFF: Consultants: Dr A Brook Dr K Tymms Dr A K Dorai Raj Prof Gatenby Dr M Cook Dr C Hawkins Resident Staff: 1 Registrar, 1 Jnr RMO	Facilities: Office Space Library
Patient Services per week: Average Inpatients: 5 Average Consultations: 10 Average Outpatients: 20	Types of Patients Seen (Approx. %): Inflammatory/Connective Tissue Disease:70% Degenerative/Soft Tissue: 15% Chronic Pain: 5% Sports Injuries: 0 Other: 10%
Procedures performed in unit: Joint Injection/Aspiration: as required Soft tissue injection Other: Yttrium Synovectomy: as required	Education Activities: Clinical Conference: weekly(combined with immunology/dermarology) X-Ray Conference: monthly Histopathology Conference: monthly Journal Meeting: monthly Other: ARA (NSW Branch) Registrar Teaching Sessions 1/month ARA (NSW) Monthly Meeting Grand Rounds for the TCH Hospital: weekly
Additional Clinics Attended: Rheumatology Private Clinics Early Arthritis clinic, Regular paediatiatric rheumatology clinic by Dr K Tymms	Last five trainees: Stanley Seah Jane Oliver Lin San Wong Peter Cheung Chandi Perera
Comments: Rheumatology Unit  provides excellent training with close supervision. Cases seen are varied and range from inflammatory arthropathies to connective tissue disease as well as soft tissues and regional pain problems. The close relationship with Dermaqtology and Immunology enhances the opportunities and exposure to wider varieties of cases during the weekly meetings. Research conducted in the department is mainly Clinical research with special interest in biologic use in inflammatory arthritis.

 

RPA Institute of Rheumatology/Orthopaedics (updated 23rd Feb. 2011)

TRAINING SITE NAME OF SITE: RPA Institute of Rheumatology/Orthopaedics
Head of Unit: A/Professor Jane Bleasel Contact Details: Phone: 02 9515 9337 Fax: 02 9515 9466	Number of Training Positions: 2 (1 accredited, 1 non accredited)   Research Interests of Unit: Rheumatoid arthritis and sero-negative inflammatory arthritis, osteoporosis, crystal diseases
STAFF: Consultants: A/Professor Jane Bleasel, A/Professor Peter Youssef, Dr Neil McGill, Dr Jan Vaile, Dr. Griffith Richards, Dr Angela Fu, Dr. Bethan Richards Resident Staff: 1 basic trainee (registrar), 1 intern	Facilities: Office Space: for all members of Department Secretarial Assistance: dedicated rheumatology secretary Procedure Area Laboratory: synovial fluid/synovial biopsy microscopy, nail fold capillaroscopy Library Hydrotherapy pool on site
Patient Services per week: Average Inpatients: 12-15 Average Consultations: 5-6 Average Outpatients: 10-15 new, 70 follow-up patients	Types of Patients Seen (Approx. %): Inflammatory/Connective Tissue Disease: 50% Degenerative/Soft Tissue: 20% Osteoporosis: 15% Crystal arthritis: 10% Other: 5% Follow-up patients: 70
Procedures performed in unit: Joint Injection/Aspiration: 5-10 wkly Nail fold capillaroscopy: 2-4 weekly Synovial fluid analysis: 2-3 weekly Bone densitometry: on site in Department, 15-20 weekly Ultrasound clinic weekly	Education Activities: Clinical Conference: weekly Grand Rounds RPAH: weekly X-Ray Conference: weekly Histopathology Conference: 2 nd monthly Mortality-Morbidity Conference: 2 nd monthly Journal Meeting: weekly Combined Meeting with Orthopaedics Department: Monthly Pulmonary hypertension clinic monthly Rural visits to Wagga every month
Additional Clinics Attended: Connective Tissue Clinic, Haemophilia Arthritis Clinic RPAH Osteoporosis clinics Biologics clinics weekly	Last five trainees: 2010- Dr. Bethan Richards, Dr. Andrew Jordan 2009 - Dr Jane Clayton, Suren Jayaweera 2008 - Jason Balgi, Anna Cunningham 2007 - Mona Manghani, Marc Toh 2006- Dr D. Massasso
Comments: Excellent clinical training facilities.

 

Westmead Hospital (updated 23rd Feb. 2011)

TRAINING SITE NAME OF SITE: Westmead Hospital , Sydney
Head of Unit: Professor Nick Manolios Contact Details: Phone: 02 9845 8099 Fax: 02 9845 8317	Number of Training Positions:   1   Research Interests of Unit: Molecular Biology of immune responses Drug design and development Drug Delivery/liposomes Peptide theraputics Scleroderma- Epidemiology, genetics
STAFF: Consultants: Dr G Howe; Dr D Spencer; Dr R Jeremy; Dr H Englert; Dr M Liew; Dr I Lim; Dr H Bak Resident Staff: 1 Research personell (Laboratory, clinical) 4	Facilities: Office Space Secretarial Assistance Procedure Area Laboratory Library
Patient Services per week: Average Inpatients: 4-6 at any one time Average Consultations: 5-8 Average Outpatients: 10 new 12 f/u fortnightly	Types of Patients Seen (Approx. %): Inflammatory/Connective Tissue Disease:50% Degenerative/Soft Tissue: 40% (incl. spinal) Chronic Pain: 5% Other: Infections, malignancies, etc. 5%
Procedures performed in unit: Joint Injection/Aspiration:	Education Activities: Clinical Conference: weekly X-Ray Conference: fortnightly Histopathology Conference: fortnightly Journal Meetings Research Meetings Combined Conferences: Hand Surgery
Additional Clinics Attended: Orthotics Clinic monthly - Prof. MaroszzekyChildren's Outpatients - Prof. Chaitow	Registrar for 2011: Dr A Jordan
Comments: Busy inpatient unit with wide exposure to hospital based Rheumatology.   Easy going excellent teachers.   Both clinical and laboratory based research facilities available.

 

Concord Hospital (Updated 23rd Feb. 2011)

TRAINING SITE NAME OF SITE: Concord Hospital
Head of Unit: A/Professor Les Barnsley Contact Details: Phone: 02 9767 6831 Fax: 02 9767 5421 Email: les.barnsley@email.cs.nsw.gov.au	Number of Training Positions: 1   Research Interests of Unit: Musculoskeletal medicine osteoarthritis, neck pain.
STAFF: Consultants: Dr S Kannangara, Dr B Shenstone, Dr D Latt, Dr A Ananda Resident Staff: Advanced Trainee SRMO (FRACP Part 1 trainee) Biologics/research nurse	Facilities: Office Space Secretarial Assistance Integrated office/inpatient/outpatient floor Co-located in Immunology
Patient Services per week: Average Inpatients: 8 Average Consultations: 9 new 3 followups Average Outpatients: 70	Types of Patients Seen (Approx. %): Inflammatory/Connective Tissue Disease:30% (RA 55%, Seronegative 30%, Lupus 10%, Scleroderma 5%) Degenerative/Soft Tissue: 40% (includes backs) Chronic Pain: 10% Sports Injuries: 10% Other: Crystal Arthropathy: 7-8% Polymyalgia Rheumatica: 2-3%
Procedures performed in unit: Joint Injection/Aspiration: 10-20 per week, inpatient & outpatient Epidural Injections: one per fortnight Synovial Biopsy: rarely Crystal analysis: regularly	Education Activities: Combined teaching round: weekly X-Ray Conference: fortnightly Journal Meeting: weekly Other: Sports clinics: 2 per week
Additional Clinics Attended: Sports Medicine	Last five trainees:   Dr Wendy Lau, Dr Denise Tong, Dr Anna Cunnigham, Dr Herman lau, Dr Chi Wai Tong
Comments:

Royal North Shore Hospital (Updated 25 January 2010)

TRAINING SITE NAME OF SITE: Royal North Shore Hospital
Head of Unit: Dr Rodger Laurent Contact Details: Phone: 02 9926 7507   Fax: 02 9906 1859	Number of Training Positions: 1   Research Interests of Unit: Genetics, molecular biology, angiogenesis,     Synovial endothelial adhesions molecules, cytokine research, clinical trials of anti-rheumatic drugs, epidemiology of rheumatic disease, osteoporosis.
STAFF: Consultants: Prof. P Sambrook, A/Prof. L Schrieber, Dr R Laurent, Dr S Potter, A/Prof. L March, Dr C Needs, Dr M Arnold, Dr B Janssen, Dr G Carr, Dr D Massasso. Resident Staff: 1 Basic Physician Trainee, 1 Intern.	Facilities: Office Space: ie. Registrar's room within Dept. Secretarial Assistance Procedure Area Fully equipped molecular and cell biology Laboratory - Department and Hospital
Patient Services per week: Average Inpatients: 5 Average Consultations: 6 Average Outpatients: 60-100	Types of Patients Seen (Approx. %): Inflammatory/Connective Tissue Disease:65% Degenerative/Soft Tissue:28% Chronic Pain: 5% Sports Injuries: 2%
Procedures performed in unit: Joint Injection/Aspiration: daily Synovial Biopsy: weekly	Education Activities: Clinical tutorial: weekly Combined teaching round: weekly X-Ray Conference: weekly Histopathology Conference: 4 times a year Journal Meeting: weekly Research Meeting: weekly
Additional Clinics Attended: Chronic pain, Back pain, Fracture prevention.	Last five trainees:
Comments: We are keen to encourage trainees who wish to develop research interests, either laboratory or clinically bases, and encourage trainees who wish to apply for research scholarships to contact the Department.

Liverpool Hospital (Updated 23rd Feb. 2011)

TRAINING SITE NAME OF SITE: Liverpool Hospital
Head of Unit: Dr Kathryn Gibson Contact Details: Phone: 02 8738 4088 Fax: 02 8738 3561 Email: kathy.gibson@swsahs.nsw.gov.au	Number of Training Positions: 1   Research Interests of Unit: Pathogenesis of SLE; pathogenesis of synovial inflammation in RA; use of the electronic medical record to promote workplace innovation; education evaluation systems
STAFF: Consultants: A/Prof. K Gibson, Prof. HP McNeil, Dr I Gotis-Graham, Dr G Hassett, Dr A Damodaran, Dr S. O'Neill, Dr D. Massasso Nursing: Ms H Rickard, Ms Fiona Briggs Allied Health: Ms C Gray (OT), Ms S Bossina (physio) Resident Staff: One intern and one basic physician trainee shared with immunology	Facilities: Office Space for all members of department Dedicated outpatient clinic space within the department Secretarial Assistance: Two full-time secretaries Laboratory Library on site
Patient Services per week: Average Inpatients: 5-8 Average Consultations: 10 Outpatient Clinics: 3-4 per week attended by trainee.  This includes combined rheumatology/immunology connective tissue disease clinic.  Once every 3 months connective tissue disease clinic run as combined clinic with the dermatology department.  Once per month trainee attends ophthalmology clinic.	Types of Patients Seen (Approx. %): Inflammatory/Connective Tissue Disease: 50-60% Degenerative/Soft Tissue: 30-40% Chronic Pain: 2-3% Sports Injuries: 1-2% Other: 5%
Procedures performed in unit: Joint Injection/Aspiration: 5-10 weekly Epidural Injections: never Muscle Biopsy: Neurosurgery Nerve Conduction Studies: Neurophysiology EMG's: Neurophysiology Arthroscopy: Orthopaedics	Education Activities: Departmental Clinical Conference: weekly X-Ray Conference: weekly Histopathology Conference: every 6 weeks Grand Rounds: weekly Research Meeting: as required Combined Immunology Clinical Conference: weekly
Additional Clinics Attended: Attendance at Dr Gotis-Graham's private rooms as time permits.	Last five trainees: 2007: Dr H Lau 2008: Dr M Szramka 2009: Dr B Kane 2010: Dr V Thakkar 2011: Dr D Tong
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